Environmental Engineers Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $108,380 +4% vs national
Median hourly $52.11
10th percentile $80,080
90th percentile $133,110
Employed locally 660
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,080
    25th
    $89,880
    50th (median)
    $108,380
    75th
    $120,080
    90th
    $133,110

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 110% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rochester, MN $115,600
    Mankato, MN $107,120
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $99,480
    Duluth, MN-WI $89,880
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $85,980

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $102,440
    Mechanical Engineers $100,740
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,600
    Civil Engineers $102,190
    Electrical Engineers $106,960
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $52.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.91 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 4% above the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Engineers in Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $80,080 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,880.